MHADA To Launch Lottery Offering 4500 Affordable Homes In Pune Pimpri Chinchwad
The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority’s Pune division is set to announce a housing lottery of nearly 4,500 affordable homes across Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad within the next fortnight. The initiative is expected to ease the rising housing demand in the region, where urban expansion and industrial growth have fuelled a surge in residential requirements.
According to officials, this will be the fourth housing lottery in less than two years, demonstrating MHADA’s continued efforts to expand access to affordable homes in Maharashtra’s key urban centres. Over the past 18 months, three lotteries have already been successfully conducted in the Pune district, reflecting strong public response and highlighting the growing appetite for cost-effective housing solutions. The Pune board of MHADA manages projects across multiple districts, including Pune, Kolhapur, Solapur, Sangli, and Satara. Its housing lotteries, spread across these geographies, aim to provide equitable homeownership opportunities for low and middle-income families. Officials confirmed that the upcoming lottery will cover both Pune city and Pimpri-Chinchwad, with allocations spread across different categories to ensure wider reach and inclusivity.
Beyond the immediate lottery, MHADA has also identified new project sites in emerging localities such as Chakan and Nere. These regions, bolstered by industrial corridors and expanding residential demand, are now regarded as promising hubs for future housing development. By prioritising these areas, the authority seeks to not only address current demand but also prepare for the housing requirements of rapidly urbanising suburbs. Redevelopment remains another key focus. In Pimpri-Chinchwad’s Sant Tukaram Nagar, nearly 1,000 old tenements are currently undergoing redevelopment. The project, being facilitated through private partnerships with MHADA’s regulatory oversight, is designed to modernise housing stock while preserving tenant rights. Authorities emphasised that such collaborations allow residents to benefit from new infrastructure while maintaining transparent allocation under housing norms.
However, MHADA has also had to contend with malpractice. Officials acknowledged that some private developers attempted to bypass rules by diverting homes intended for lottery beneficiaries. Investigations have been initiated in Pimpri-Chinchwad, and legal action has been pursued against developers found in violation of guidelines. Strict adherence to eligibility criteria, they stressed, will continue to be enforced to protect citizens’ interests and maintain the credibility of the housing system. With the lottery announcement just days away, the authority’s renewed push highlights both the scale of urban housing challenges and the role of transparent, affordable housing programmes in addressing them. For Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad residents, the upcoming draw offers renewed hope of owning a home in one of Maharashtra’s most aspirational markets.
MHADA To Launch Lottery Offering 4500 Affordable Homes In Pune Pimpri Chinchwad
